Kern River Eastridge Cogen
1546 China Grade Loop, Bakersfield, CA 93308Plant Summary Information
Kern River Eastridge Cogen is ranked #50 out of 314 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Kern River Eastridge Cogen is comprised of 2 generators and generated 59.5 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.
| Plant Name | Kern River Eastridge Cogen |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Chevron USA Inc |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1988 |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 225.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,353 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #708 out of 2,179 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #243 out of 1,530 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #50 out of 314 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Kern River Eastridge Cogen
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Kern River Eastridge Cogen Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Kern River Eastridge Cogen (52107) |
| Plant Address | 1546 China Grade Loop, Bakersfield, CA 93308 |
| Utility | Chevron USA Inc (54713) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.4406, -118.9617 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 225.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 86-602-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Oil and Gas Extraction (211) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Name | MOJAVE PIPELINE CO LLC |
| Pipeline Notes | San Joaquin Fuel System; Owned/Operated by Chevron North America Exploration and Production (CNAEP) |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 101A Details Operating June 1988
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POD_DISCOV_1_CHEVRON-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TH_ZP26_GEN-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 24.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 20.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 21.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1988 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 101B Details Operating June 1988
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POD_DISCOV_1_CHEVRON-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TH_ZP26_GEN-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 24.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 20.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 21.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1988 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Kern River Eastridge Cogen Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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